Venetians

Rating:
Summary: One of the BEST! Classic Chihuly, Superb visuals
Review: If you must buy only one Chihuly book this is it! The Portland Press second edition re-issue, a large format monograph, includes 61 color photographs along with 17 color reproductions of the artist's Venetian drawings on uncoated paper (very tactile, contrasts well with the glossy presentation of the glass). An autobiographical essay by Chihuly on the history of this series is also presented. I own several of Chihuly's books and this is one of the best, visually. It is definitely the way to go if purchasing a piece is not in your realm. The color photography is vibrant, highly detailed and graphically well presented. I would consider it a good representation of the work of this period. The splendor and beauty of each piece is transported off the page on each repeated viewing. A must have for every Chihuly aficionado.